Monday Night Film Series presents THE MARCHING BAND-FR

Event date(s): September 29, 2025
Time(s): 07:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Category: Fredericton
Location: Fredericton

The Monday Night Film Series presents THE MARCHING BAND on Monday September 29th at 7:30pm in Tilley 102, UNB. 

In The Marching Band, acclaimed conductor Thibaut (Benjamin Lavernhe) leads a life of prestige and solitude—until a leukemia diagnosis forces him to seek a bone marrow donor. The search uncovers a life-altering truth: he was adopted and has a biological brother, Jimmy (Pierre Lottin), a factory cafeteria worker and trombonist in a struggling local marching band. 

Though worlds apart, the brothers share a deep love of music. As Thibaut recovers, he visits Jimmy’s small industrial town, where the band faces extinction amid factory closures. Despite initial tension, Thibaut offers to help them prepare for a regional competition, forging a bond with Jimmy and the community. 

Directed by Emmanuel Courcol, this heartfelt French drama blends humor, social commentary, and emotional depth. With stirring performances and a rousing musical finale set to Ravel’s Bolero, The Marching Band is a moving celebration of family, second chances, and the unifying power of music. 

“The Marching Band unashamedly wears its heart on its sleeve with the musical score firmly centre stage, including the powerful use of Ravel’s Bolero for a rousing finale. Even the most austere observer would be hard-pushed not to shed a tear or two.” Richard Mowe 

This film may not surprise, but it’s a sincere and uplifting tale that is in tune with the spirit of underdog crowd-pleasers Brassed Off and The Full Monty. Dulcie Pearce, The Sun(UK)

... A low-key egalitarianism pushes the film into an unexpectedly thoughtful, almost Rousseauesque examination of nature versus nurture. Tom Shone, Sunday Times (UK) 

This year, 29 limited release, independent foreign & Canadian films will be shown. Admission is $10/film, but a yearly film society membership reduces admission cost to $7/film. The series is open to all. Memberships are available at Tilley 102 every Monday night. 

For further info, contact NB Film Co-op 455-1632  info@nbfilmcoop.com https://www.nbfilmcoop.com/monday-night-film-series 

The NB Film Co-op in partnership with the UNB Faculty of Arts and the Toronto Film Festival presents the series.

Building: Tilley Hall

Room Number: Room 102